Investigative Reporter: Local News, Live & Impact

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WREG in Memphis, Tennessee is looking for an aggressive Reporter who will research, investigate and enterprise a news story on a daily basis. The Reporter will work with a photojournalist each day to news gather, report and go live for the assigned newscast, collaborating to produce solid reports for air and web across platforms.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, fluent English, strong communication skills and at least two years in news reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Strong on-air presence and ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate and enterprise a news story daily.
• Work with a photojournalist to gather news and go live for the assigned newscast.
• Collaborate with the photographer to produce solid reports for air and web.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information.
• Research background information to provide complete and accurate info.

Skills

Research skills

Investigative reporting

On-air presence

English fluency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

WREG in Memphis, Tennessee is looking for an aggressive Reporter who will research, investigate and enterprise a news story on a daily basis. The Reporter will work with a photojournalist each day to news gather, report and go live for the assigned newscast, collaborating to produce solid reports for air and web across platforms.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, fluent English, strong communication skills and at least two years in news reporting.